[2026 Latest Edition] Ranking of Extracurricular Activities Parents Want for Their Children! Top 10 by Gender Announced

■ Swimming ranks 1st for boys, Piano 1st for girls. For parents wishing for their children's growth, 'what extracurricular activities to choose' is a major concern. The purposes vary from physical development to skills useful for future careers. We conducted a survey with 100 people nationwide who have children under elementary school age or plan to have children in the future, in collaboration with Hiraishi Children's Clinic. [Survey Overview] Method: Internet survey. Period: March 5 - March 24, 2026. Respondents: Parents or prospective parents. Sample: 100. [Boys' Ranking] 1st: Swimming (27 votes) - Valued for health and lifelong utility. 2nd (tie): Soccer (20 votes) - Valued for teamwork. 2nd (tie): English Conversation (20 votes) - Valued for global skills. 4th: Baseball (19 votes) - Inspired by athletes like Shohei Ohtani. 5th: Programming (18 votes) - Seen as a direct career skill. [Girls' Ranking] 1st: Piano (35 votes) - Valued for emotional development and parental aspiration. 2nd: English Conversation (25 votes) - High demand for global competitiveness. 3rd: Dance (18 votes) - Valued for expression and physical ability. 4th: Calligraphy (17 votes) - Valued for beautiful handwriting. 5th: Programming (14 votes) - Valued for logical thinking.